new leopard tortoise

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yellowfoot

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I have been thinking about getting a leopard tortoise for awhile and could not resist when I saw this guy. He/she weighs only 39 grams but is very cute!
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Watch him closely, we have some slit scute lovers on here. He is cute. Just incase you haven't seen them yet. Check out Toms threads below, by my signature. BTW, love the leopards:D
 

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Wow, I forget how small they once were and fit in one palm. Now it takes two hands and muscles to lift my 18 pound adult. :)
 

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Greg T said:
Wow, I forget how small they once were and fit in one palm. Now it takes two hands and muscles to lift my 18 pound adult. :)

Can't wait til mine's that big!
 

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Thanks everyone! She is quite an active and interesting little tort. I still can't get over how tiny she is.
 

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She is so cute! How old do you think she is? My baby leopard is 38 g and I was told he was 3 months when I got him 3 weeks ago.
 

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Only three scutes on her left side, Neat!
 

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MasterOogway said:
She is so cute! How old do you think she is? My baby leopard is 38 g and I was told he was 3 months when I got him 3 weeks ago.

Thanks! She is a few months but very small for her age. She has an amazing appetite and has already gained 2 grams.
 
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